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Parachute

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My mind is open It has to be Yet find myself tangled In a tree The wind It wrestles The safety line As I hang with the birds A silent wind chime The breeze of emotion Blows this way and that The sun on my skin.. Then the rain caveat My silky voice trembles I just shouldn't be here "The fates have designed you This landing place, dear" The view is amazing Every moment you fall Yet get trapped in the elements Every hail-storm and squall When the branches entangle They can claw and then tear So come back to enfold me Crease me neatly with care I just want to return To that whistling door The propellor is cut back And we step-out once more For this view is amazing But is there to be shared I'm designed to be open Not land-locked, ensnared Yes our minds can be unfurled It's the best we can be The leap from the sky What it takes to feel free

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/2/2023 4:24:00 AM

I love your creation, Sam. The imagery seems so real and powerful...and 'not landlocked, ensnared' resonated with me. I suppose I seek the freedom one associates with jumping out of a plane with a parachute. What a philosophical write at another level. Am faving this one, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 10/2/2023 5:22:00 AM

Thank you Sara :) parachutes have strong symbolism don't they? Freedom, openness, vulnerability. Thank you for your kind observation, I really appreciate it :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/22/2023 1:03:00 PM

Intriguing angle for a parachutist, Sam... Just remember: Beware of bargains on parachutes and dental services. ~ Courtesy of my dentist.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/22/2023 3:49:00 PM

Pulling teeth and pulling a rip-cord may not have the full synergy. But I take on the advice Gershon, thanks for stopping by :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/20/2023 8:03:00 AM

“ im designed to be open, not land locked ensnared” what a brilliant and moving line so well read, and presented. The imagery and depth of this, how sometimes we can be stuck too, and crestfallen, yet, is there where we truly belong? If we let our mind to unfurl and breakfree, we would reach beyond anywhere physically attainable: loved this . Philosophical touch in this write. Very intriguing and soulful! As always you’ve nailed it

Ink Empress
Date: 9/20/2023 8:42:00 AM

Thank you sam you are too kind lol. Its a shame we cant use emoji on here.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 8:12:00 AM

You are always so overwhelming attentive and I feel so encouraged x To be honest you are one of the people on here that make me want to keep coming back, so here's to you Inky friend, as your poetry and presence is a magnificent joy (*raises glass emoji*).

Karen Jones

Date: 9/20/2023 7:24:00 AM

Love this.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Karen :)

Tom Woody

Date: 9/20/2023 5:45:00 AM

There's a bit of humor here, right? A parachutist stuck in a tree? Still, grateful to be alive and enjoying the view

Tom Woody
Date: 9/20/2023 5:55:00 AM

Your welcome and yes, poetry is always subjective. Plus, I'm not too deep lol

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 5:50:00 AM

If you would like there to be Tom.. feel free to read it that way. In fact this morning on a walk, I spotted an 'un-manned' parachute in a tree.. I thought I would personify it (strangely) but this may well be loaded with metaphor too. You decide :) Always appreciate you stopping by Tom (and thanks for the Blog mention!!) :))